Mental health is not a destination but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going.' Noem Schpancer I love this quote about mental health, and when better to share it than on World Mental Health Day? Mental health is an ongoing journey, we...
September through to the end of November is always busy for Bird. Right now we have resilience workshops and coaching a-plenty. It’s hugely exciting that so many not-for-profit organisations are keen to support their staff. However, it also means there is a lot to do. I...
Insightful thoughts and reflections are incredibly useful for us to grow and learn and move forward. Taking the time to have a conversation with a colleague, or a coach, or a therapist can really help us get to the heart of our challenges. Equally, reflecting in...
When I think back to my days working within the not-for-profit sector I can't remember much laughter. It felt hard to have a giggle when the nature of the work was so heavy. When we're faced with challenging work, or challenging times, laughter can feel...
One of my self-care practices is meditation. I try to meditate daily, many times and for many reasons I miss, but the intention is there. I use an app called Insight Timer and listen to a teacher called Sarah Blondin. 'Be, receive, give thanks' is Sarah...
Lethargy comes when we don't know where we're heading. Whether it's individually, as a team, in a partnership or as an organisation. We end up plodding along when there's no clear direction or aim. Life can seem a bit grey, and we can feel a...
Humans ebb and flow. Sometimes we feel joyous, energised, optimistic, sometimes we feel lethargic and hopeless. Sometimes we don't know how we feel, we feel numb, or lost, or just ok. We are emotional and chemical organisms. We change, we feel different from one day to...
This week I am sharing a really personal story. It is quite intense and talks about OCD and Mental ill health...
The wellbeing of yourself, your team, and your organisation as a whole must be regularly tended to. Wellbeing isn’t just about putting a few strategies in place; it’s an ongoing, ever-changing process. Our needs change over time as we grow and develop. Within organisations, wellbeing needs...
Happy September. It's gorgeous here on the south coast today: still and sunny. 'Should I stay or should I go' was a constant question for me when working in the not-for-profit sector. There were plus points and negative points about working in the roles I did,...